Tag: Netherlands women’s national team

Midfield gem Jackie Groenen was the fulcrum as it all crashed together in a perfect orange storm for the Netherlands at Euro 2017, and while she excels in the here and now, there’s more than just the iconic number 14…

A helping of compatriot and continental company has smoothed the transition for Dominique Janssen since her Arsenal Ladies arrival last year, with a little corner of home in the team culture always there to turn to for the Dutch defender/midfielder.

After an unexpected introduction to international football, Claudia van den Heiligenberg was part of history as the Netherlands took their place for the first time at the top table of the women’s game at Euro 2009. Seven years on from…

The Netherlands are preparing for their very first FIFA Women’s World Cup this year, and with anticipation reverberating around the team, midfielder Daniëlle van de Donk has an extra way for the players to mark the occasion in style.

Adapting to life with Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC, Netherlands forward Lieke Martens has compatriots in the team to lean on, although the chances of them repeating their on-air antics from last summer may be slim!

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Beneath the picture of a headphone-clad footballer stepping off the team bus before a game, the dance-move celebrations, and the odd song release from a player, there’s a whole world of music within the beautiful game.

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